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“I left church the day my pastor demanded we buy a car for his wife” – netizens reveal why they left church

A tweet about a pastor asking his congregation to buy his wife a car, despite the fact that the church already owning five vehicles, has ignited a flurry of reactions on the internet. The original poster shared, “I left my former church the day my Pastor with 5 cars told us in church, “Mummy does not have her own car. Let’s get her one.” I knew I was in the wrong place.” This sparked a wave of similar stories, with many sharing their own reasons for leaving their churches.

The comments section quickly became a space for people to vent and share their experiences. One netizen, Eniola, recounted her sibling’s frustration: “My siblings are Christians and do attend church service too. One day she came back early than usual, na so she say pastor was just asking for different money, one for food, one for building church another one for mummy food. Na so she vex dey come house say she no even get any money 😂”. This highlights the financial pressures some churches place on their members.

Humorous takes also emerged, with Obi chiming in, “So you ran away because you don’t want to buy mummy GO car? A whole mummy GO. 🤣🤣🤣”. Others shared more serious concerns. One person stated, “I learnt from my dad that whenever a pastor ask for what I cannot give my own family, or ask for money to buy what he can live without, quit & run. That’s not God’s church but Pastor’s shop.” This comment reflects a sentiment shared by many who feel that some churches prioritize profit over people.

The discussion ranged from financial issues to doctrinal disagreements. Someone mentioned, “I left redeem church cus d pastor said they are doing 100 days fasting for Nigeria. U can imagine!!” while another shared, “Me I left the day they were forcing me to speak in tongues…”. The sheer variety of reasons people have left their churches underscores the complex relationship individuals have with organized religion. The tweet has clearly tapped into a larger conversation about church practices and expectations, prompting many to reflect on their own experiences.

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